The client is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drivetrain solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. Client's ambition is to support every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations.
This is a key leadership role that will work collaboratively across multiple functions to drive major improvement into the Supply Chain and Production System. Responsible for developing a strategic sourcing roadmap and implementing a plan to deliver the best value to the organization. The successful candidate will work with key leaders to ensure the best portfolio of suppliers is selected for each Program. This will include selecting key suppliers, maintaining a network of grow and maintain suppliers, and fostering strategic relationships with external partners.
Essential Functions
Meets purchasing operational standards by contributing purchasing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying purchasing system improvements.
Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
Develops procurement sources by researching and contacting vendors; attending demonstrations; leading conferences involving suppliers, engineers, purchasers, inspectors and other company personnel; facilitating material inspection, substitution, standardization and vendor/company partnering.
Develops materials and distribution organizational strategies by contributing materials and distribution information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction, establishing materials and distribution objectives in line with organizational objectives.
Directs purchasing organizational strategies by contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction, establishing functional objectives in line with organization goals.
Coordinates with department heads to develop supply budgets, orders supplies, and oversees spending.
Negotiate long-term agreement contracts covering items of major importance or magnitude.
Purchases production requirements by forecasting requirements; approving and negotiating with vendors; establishing and monitoring purchasing systems.
Sustains competitive product pricing by negotiating equipment, materials, and supplies costs; discovering new sources.
Lead cross-functional teams and upkeep of key segment and supplier relations.
Drives continuous improvement throughout the Supply Chain function.
Will collaborate with Global Procurement to ensure the best value supply chain is implemented for all programs.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
7+ years relevant experience
Procurement experience in a defense related industry.
Experience with defense supply chains (Army and Navy) preferred.
Experience negotiating win-win, cost reduction strategies with complex supply chains.
Federal FAR and DFAR experience required.
Management experience required.
Ability to travel frequently.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
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